Topic

Israel

Randi Sakwa
September 2, 2020

Inspiring Leadership
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

If ever you wonder what inspires leadership at Jewish Federation, ask Randi Sakwa. An energetic and highly motivated volunteer, Randi now serves on the Boards of Federation and its Women’s Philanthropy. Her heart in Israel — and a frequent visitor to Michigan’s Partnership Region of the Central Galilee — Randi is fully committed to her work as Co-chair of the Partnership2Gether Steering Committee, now celebrating 25 years of fellowship and accomplishment.

Millie Berg
March 2, 2020

Happy 98, Millie Berg!
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Meet Federation’s Longest-Standing Annual Campaign Donor, 75 Years and Counting

Tomer Moked
February 3, 2020

Life Coach
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

So far, so good . . . Michigan winters and Detroit drivers haven’t bothered Tomer Moked, not a bit. “Driving in Michigan is a little like driving in Israel,” he says, “Everyone is in a rush, but they know where they want to go.” Moving from Israel to Michigan into the heart of the Detroit Jewish community, Tomer maintains that he’s found “a dream come true” in his new position as Federation’s Director of NEXTGen Detroit.

February 1, 2018

What if Anne Frank Were Alive Today?
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Israeli Actress, Scriptwriter (and former Tamarack Camper), Chen Drachman Reimagines The Diary of Anne Frank with a Better Ending

David Kurzmann
September 28, 2017

Advocate, Activist, Agent of Change
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Jewish Detroiter and quintessential communal professional, David Kurzmann returned to Detroit in 2015 to join the JCRC/AJC as its Executive Director after nearly a decade of service to the Chicago Jewish community. With credentials proven to be impeccable for the job, David, 31, is the youngest in Federation’s agency network of top executives.

Dr. Joel Kahn
May 30, 2017

High Tech, High Touch, High Fiber
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

On a personal quest to prevent heart attacks one fork and plate at a time, Dr. Joel Kahn religiously practices what he preaches. A committed kosher vegan and holistic cardiologist, he is teaching and leading the ways to health and vitality as the Founder and Director of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity.

Linda Z. Klein
September 1, 2016

Living the Legacy
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

She grew up on Velvet peanut butter and Krun-Chee potato chips – her father’s industry and inspiration. Daughter of Velvet Peanut Butter Company founder, Paul Zuckerman, Linda Z. Klein proudly maintains the Z in her name — her signature signifying her family legacy and her longtime role as a community leader, fundraiser and philanthropist.

Geoff Kretchmer
June 1, 2016

Star Power
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

With a Masters of Psychology and a brilliant mind for business, Geoff Kretchmer is Partner at Local Kitchen & Bar in Ferndale and President, Managing Partner, Chief Executive Community Builder and Hand-Holder at Star Trax Events, the #1 social entertainment company in the Detroit market.